Phelekezela Mphoko facts for kids
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Phelekezela Mphoko
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| Second Vice-President of Zimbabwe | |
| In office 12 December 2014 – 27 November 2017 |
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| President | Robert Mugabe |
| Preceded by | John Nkomo |
| Succeeded by | Kembo Mohadi |
| Ambassador of Zimbabwe | |
| In office 1987–2014 |
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| in office | South Africa |
| Acting president of zimbabwe | |
| in office | 21 November 2017 – 24 November 2017 |
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| Born | 11 June 1940 Gwizane, Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) |
| Died | 6 December 2024 (aged 84) Bulawayo, Zimbabwe |
| Political party | ZANU–PF (until 2017) Independent (since 2017) |
| Spouse | Laurinda Mphoko |
| Children | Siqokoqela (son) Sikhumbuzo (daughter) Siduduzo (daughter) |
| Parents | Mahlwempu Mphoko Muntu-omubi Mphoko |
Phelekezela Mphoko (11 June 1940 – 6 December 2024) was a Zimbabwean politician, diplomat, businessman and military commander who served as Second Vice-President of Zimbabwe from 2014 until 2017, as well as Zimbabwe's ambassador to Russia, Botswana and South Africa. Legally, Mphoko was the acting President of Zimbabwe from 21–24 November 2017, however, as he was not in the country at the time, official standing on this is unclear. Mphoko's term as vice-president was ended by President Emmerson Mnangagwa following the dissolution of the cabinet on 27 November 2017.
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Life and career
After independence
Mphoko served as Zimbabwe's Ambassador to Botswana and Russia before being transferred to Pretoria as Ambassador to South Africa.
On 10 December 2014, President Mugabe finally appointed Mphoko as Vice-President, alongside Emmerson Mnangagwa (who represented the ZANU wing of the party). Mugabe also assigned Mphoko the ministerial portfolio of National Healing, Peace and Reconciliation. He was sworn in as Vice-President on 12 December 2014. On 6 July 2015, Mugabe assigned Mphoko responsibility for coordination and implementation of policy.
Death
Mphoko died in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe on 6 December 2024, at the age of 84. He was the country's oldest surviving former Vice President at the time of his death.
See also
In Spanish: Phelekezela Mphoko para niños
